Patient's question:
My dear cousin, I've been feeling uncomfortable in my lower back for the past few weeks. It's like there's a bloated sensation. Recently, not only has my lower back been swollen, but I've also been feeling like there's a lump in my abdomen. I underwent a thorough examination, and the result said it's hydronephrosis, but it's mild. How should mild hydronephrosis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Mild hydronephrosis requires further careful examination to diagnose the cause of the kidney hydronephrosis. Kidney function damage leading to increased glomerular filtration function can cause kidney hydronephrosis. It is recommended to conduct further careful examination and diagnosis to determine if the condition is caused by kidney diseases such as acute glomerulonephritis, chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, or chronic kidney insufficiency. If it is caused by a chronic condition, symptomatic treatment methods such as the use of steroid immunosuppressants or kidney surgery may be recommended for treatment.